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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.27, 473.04 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.27, 473.04 and 171.09 is: 256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.27 : 473.04 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.27/473.04 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.27x = 473.04 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.27x = 80,932.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,932.41/315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.71

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